Construction Inspector

Global Infrastructure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin International in Chicago is seeking a Construction Inspector to support sewer lining programs in the Chicagoland area. You will conduct hands-on field inspections to ensure work meets contract specifications, safety standards, and municipal requirements, coordinating with contractors and city departments.

The role supports projects anticipated over the next 3–6 months, with potential ongoing opportunities in TYLin PMCM teams as needs arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field required.
• 3–5 years of field construction inspection experience on sewer/water infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting sewer cleaning and lining operations and verifying compliance with standards.
• FE certification preferred; PE license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sewer cleaning and lining operations for contract compliance and safety.
• Verify traffic control setups and material compliance per project specs.
• Monitor installation processes, permits, and overall field quality.
• Document quantities and prepare reports to support progress and payments.
• Review sewer televising footage and coordinate with contractors and city staff.

Skills

Field inspections

Contract compliance

Safety documentation

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

FE certification

PE license a plus

Tools

GIS experience

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

As a Construction Inspector in the Chicagoland area, you’ll play a key role in supporting sewer lining programs by performing hands‑on field inspections to ensure work is completed in compliance with contract specifications, safety standards, and municipal requirements. You’ll monitor installation quality, verify traffic control and materials, document quantities and progress, review sewer televising footage, and coordinate closely with contractors, City departments, and community stakeholders to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from the Construction Inspector position for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing PMCM team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect sewer cleaning and lining operations to ensure compliance with contract specifications, safety standards, and municipal requirements
• Verify traffic control setups and material compliance in accordance with CDOT, IDOT, and project specifications
• Monitor installation processes, permits, and overall work quality in the field
• Document quantities and prepare reports to support progress tracking and monthly payment estimates
• Review sewer televising footage to evaluate existing and post‑construction conditions
• Coordinate with contractors, City departments, Aldermen, and residents to manage notifications and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Identify defects and prepare investigation reports for repairs or further evaluation
• Support program needs through staff training, regulatory coordination, and distribution of safety documentation as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience inconstructionfield activities on sewer/water infrastructure projects
• Experience with sewer/water construction projects.
• Preferred Certifications, but not required:Fundamentals of Engineering(FE)
• Candidate must have the reliable transportation.
• Licensed professional engineer a plus.
• GIS experience is a plus.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence

Additional Information

T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$74,400 - $111,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission‑driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.